Fishing at
Sandy Shore Lake Jefferson County

Sandy Shore Lake is a freshwater lake located in Jefferson County, Washington. At an elevation of 471 ft. and 34.9 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. Sandy Shore Lake provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 34.9 acres
Elevation: 471 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

Sandy Shore Lake Stocking Reports

Sandy Shore Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 6.25 lbs. In the past, Sandy Shore Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 0.49 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 23, 2023 800 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 10, 2023 2144 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
January 12, 2023 40 Rainbow @ 5lbs
May 3, 2022 825 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 19, 2022 2244 Rainbow @ 0.45lbs
January 22, 2021 40 Rainbow @ 4lbs
April 29, 2020 2930 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
February 11, 2020 41 Rainbow @ 5lbs
May 9, 2017 805 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 10, 2017 10 Rainbow @ 5lbs
April 10, 2017 2220 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 10, 2017 50 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
May 11, 2016 800 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 11, 2016 2235 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 11, 2016 40 Rainbow @ 6.25lbs


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Sandy Shore Lake Map

Sandy Shore Lake Fish Species

Sandy Shore Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for largemouth bass. There is also a chance to catch brown bullhead throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Rainbow trout
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass

Sandy Shore Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Sandy Shore Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Sandy Shore Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

Sandy Shore Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Sandy Shore Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon.


Sandy Shore Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Sandy Shore Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Sandy Shore Lake, including Horseshoe Lake, Ludlow Lake, Teal Lake, Tarboo Lake and Gibbs Lake.

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Jefferson County
0.8 mi. away
11.4 acres
elevation: 332 ft.

Horseshoe Lake

Stocking:
April 28, 2020 - Rainbow - 722 @ 0.45lbs
March 24, 2020 - Rainbow - 260 @ 0.71lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish
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Jefferson County
1.7 mi. away
15.2 acres
elevation: 453 ft.

Ludlow Lake

Stocking:
April 27, 2020 - Rainbow - 1099 @ 0.46lbs
April 7, 2017 - Rainbow - 975 @ 0.36lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Brown bullhead Largemouth bass
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Jefferson County
4.4 mi. away
15 acres
elevation: 416 ft.

Teal Lake

Stocking:
September 24, 2024 - Rainbow - 150 @ 1.08lbs
March 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 312 @ 0.83lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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Jefferson County
4.6 mi. away
20.3 acres
elevation: 641 ft.

Tarboo Lake

Stocking:
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 1658 @ 0.41lbs
February 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 40 @ 4.35lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout
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Jefferson County
6 mi. away
35.6 acres
elevation: 353 ft.

Gibbs Lake

Stocking:
September 24, 2024 - Rainbow - 350 @ 1.08lbs
March 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 756 @ 0.83lbs

For November:
Golden trout Rainbow trout
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